I'm 5 weeks 4 days pregnant (found out last week) and have been taking regular loperamide to control IBS-D for 9 years. I've taken 3 days worth (3 lots of 2x2mg tablets) in the last week and have found out today it's classed as being unsafe in pregnancy.
Me and my dr are now on the search for an alternative and she's getting in contact with gastro to see if they can help. I need the loperamide to be able to leave the house otherwise I'm stuck on the loo constantly or at risk of being caught short but have said if the baby could be at risk then I'd rather be signed off work and be house bound for a few months because nothing is worth that risk.
Has anyone else taken it in pregnancy and everything turned out fine because I'm now freaking out I've taken it already? Or has anyone found a good alternative?